Badstratenbuurt, Groningen
NeighbourhoodThis apartment on Marwixstraat sits in the Badstratenbuurt, the oldest neighbourhood of the city. With 57 m² and an energy label D, it's a compact home with character. At €225,000, the asking price is 19% below the neighbourhood average of €278,722, making it a keen option compared to other apartments in Groningen.
One resident describes it as the "Oldest neighbourhood of the city of Groningen, next to the inner ring of the centre. Nice fishermen's cottages, many students but also seniors. Cosy..." The area is densely urban with over 5,800 addresses per km². Most homes are pre-war (89%), and the population is young, a third are between 25 and 45. The neighbourhood Badstratenbuurt has a lively, mixed feel.
For groceries, Coop is just around the corner, and Albert Heijn is a five-minute walk. Primary school ODS De Starter is a couple of streets away, while Willem Lodewijk Gymnasium is a ten-minute walk. The train station is also a ten-minute walk, handy for commutes. The municipality Groningen offers plenty of restaurants and a park within walking distance.
At the time of writing the home is listed only via Schouten + van der Griezen.
Details of this home
Marwixstraat 16, Groningen
Very good · 1 resident
Oldest neighbourhood of the city of Groningen, next to the inner ring of the centre. Nice fishermen's cottages, many students but also seniors. Cosy ......
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About Marwixstraat 16, Groningen
The asking price of €225,000 is 19% below the average asking price in the Badstratenbuurt (€278,722) and also below the median of €275,000. Given the 57 m² floor area, that works out to about €3,947 per m², while the neighbourhood average is €4,979 per m². So it's priced keenly compared to other homes currently for sale.
The energy label is D. That's a middling score, not super efficient, but not the worst either. You can expect moderate energy costs. In the neighbourhood, 44% of homes have label D or lower, and 44% have label C, so this is fairly typical for the area.
The Badstratenbuurt is very central, with a Coop supermarket just around the corner and an Albert Heijn a five-minute walk away. There are several schools within walking distance, including ODS De Starter (primary) and Willem Lodewijk Gymnasium (secondary). The train station is a ten-minute walk, and there are plenty of restaurants nearby.
It's a young, urban area: about 40% of residents are between 25 and 45, and 36% are between 15 and 25. Most households are single-person (64%), and only 3% of households have children. The neighbourhood has a mix of students and seniors, as one resident noted.
Currently there are 9 homes for sale in the Badstratenbuurt, with prices ranging from €189,000 to €400,000. The average floor area is 58 m², so this apartment at 57 m² is close to the typical size. In the past year, 24 homes were sold, with an average selling price of €349,125.
Yes, the building dates from 1914, and the neighbourhood is known for its pre-war architecture, 89% of homes were built before 1945. The resident review mentions 'nice fishermen's cottages', so the area has a distinct historic character.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Badstratenbuurt